Salaries for 911 Operators in Louisiana

Statistics provided by the Louisiana Workforce Commission have shown that 911 dispatchers in Louisiana earn an average of $30,283 per year, which is $14.56 per hour. Those in the top 75th percentile, however, average roughly 15.6% more at $35,880. The Commission also provides statistics regarding salaries for 911 operators in Louisiana by city:

Salary Range

New Orleans

Baton Rouge

Shreveport

Mean Salary

$31031

$35200

$31692

75th Percentile

$35484

$41641

$37252

Looking at these figures, it is clear that the most lucrative area in Louisiana for 911 operators is Baton Rouge, and in fact, the mean salary in Baton Rouge is nearly 14% more than the statewide mean.